PDFL Handbook 2019-2020

Where a club shares its ground with a cricket club which limits the amount of permanent hard standing which can be installed, a maximum of one side or end of temporary flooring made of a polypropyl- ene

material or such like may be acceptable. Precise details of the specification must be supplied to the

league and The Football Association before its installation.

Spectators must not be permitted to access any end/side without hard standing.

2.2 Press Seating

There is no requirement for dedicated press seating.

2.3 Terracing

Where terracing is provided, it must comply with the requirements of the Guide to Safety at Sports

Grounds. All terracing must be in a sound condition. Terracing that is crumbling, has grass/weeds

growing through it or has broken or loose concrete will not be accepted.

Any level surface within the ground should ideally be hard standing, such as tarmac, concrete, con- crete paving or other approved materials which create a bound surface. However, flat and well main- tained

grassed areas may be accepted.

The use of tree bark instead of grass may be acceptable, subject to prior permission being ob- tained from

the league and The Football Association.

2.4 Toilets

Toilets must be located within the ground and must be accessible both to male and to female spectators. NB Where it is necessary to exit the ground to gain access to toilets located in an adjacent club- house,

these may be deemed acceptable, provided no great distance is involved.

A minimum of 2 WCs must be provided.

In addition, wash hand basins, with running water, warm air hand driers and/or paper towels, to- gether

with a supply of toilet paper, must be provided in each toilet area.

All toilet areas must be in working order, with a roof and operational lighting, and maintained to a high

level of cleanliness.